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Underpreparing for severe climate risks can cost the UK far more than overpreparing, experts warn

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Climate, health, and security experts warn that fragmented risk assessments in the UK lead to inconsistent policy advice, complicating decision-making. A commentary in Nature Climate Change argues that integrating these domains is essential to accurately gauge climate risks and determine appropriate investment levels.

Key points

• Experts from climate, nature, health, national security, and financial risk sectors have united to advocate for an integrated approach to government risk assessments.
• Conflicting advice across these domains creates a fragmented picture of risk severity, hindering effective policy action and spending decisions.

Context

A commentary published in Nature Climate Change by experts spanning multiple sectors warns that fragmented risk assessments in the UK lead to inconsistent policy advice, complicating decision-making.

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